Soldier walks along the Discovery harbour path with a mother and her young girl wearing a hat

DISCOVER
FAMILY FUN

A new format Mid-Winter Social launches February 14-16, 2026!

This Family Day weekend, experience history in action with exciting events and hands-on activities.

Mid-Winter Social Feb 14-16, 2026

Visit us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday to Monday for a lively mix of activities: historic games, thrilling black powder musket demonstrations, cozy fires, creative kids’ crafts, and more fun for all. There’s something for everyone!

Blacksmith Workshop – hands-on fun (2 hours)

Forge your own creation in just two hours!
Join skilled artisans and learn the basics of blacksmithing during Family Day weekend. Shape metal using traditional tools and techniques, and take home a unique piece you crafted yourself.

A Season Pass makes a great gift for the holidays

For just $35 tax included, season pass holders enjoy unlimited admission to Discovery Harbour and Sainte-Marie during their visitor seasons, plus most special events like Mid-Winter Social, Pumpkinferno, First Light and more!

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Welcome to
Discovery Harbour

The roots of Discovery Harbour date back to 1793, when Sir John Graves Simcoe scouted Penetanguishene Bay as a strategic site for a naval base. The steep-sided, deep water bay would be an ideal spot to protect and maintain ships. The bay could also serve as a vital transport link from York (Toronto) to the northwest.

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